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homewares, accessories and novelty products.

To celebrate Father’s Day in 2021, Peter Alexander Sleepwear launched an iconic range for all gamer fans who love the retro gaming brand.

With agricultural shows returning in 2022, Bensons Trading will release their PAC-MAN showbag.

Sony Pictures had fantastic success with film releases in 2021 and 2022, including Hotel Transylvania 4: Transformania, which premiered on Amazon Prime, The Mitchells vs The Machines via streaming platform Netflix and the most anticipated film, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, which released in cinemas in January 2022.

In the world of Sony Pictures Television, recent hits include Cobra Kai Season 4 which again was a #1 success on Netflix.

The future looks brighter than ever, with the return of the studio’s best-loved film franchise as well as a host of other strong new releases in 2022. After a challenging time in theatres across the globe, the most eagerly anticipated film Ghostbusters: Afterlife launched late 2021 and early 2022. The film features a great cast, a fastpaced story and tons of call backs to the original movies. The home entertainment and digital release will be April 2022, with a new to 4K ultra HD, Blu-Ray and DVD options available. And, when you pre-order at select retailers – you will receive a Stay Puft squishy phone mascot!

Master toy partner Hasbro developed a comprehensive product range, including surprise collectibles, role play, action figures, playsets, vehicles, plush, board games and special edition collector lines. Other global partners include LEGO (construction toys), Rubies (costumes), Funko (pop vinyl) and Reebok. Australian Ghostbusters licensees include Caprice Australia (apparel, accessories, footwear and homewares), Designworks (classic apparel), and Park Avenue Foods (novelty confectionery) and Cotton On (specialty fashion retailer).

A new range of Ghostbusters classic merchandise will be available across a wide variety of retailers including Target, BIG W and Kmart in Australia and NZ this October.

Cobra Kai continues to be a smash success for Netflix. The fourth season of Cobra Kai premiered globally on 31 December 2021 and rated #1 around the world, including Australia and New Zealand. Season 5 is already in production.

Sony Pictures Consumer Products has launched a significant expansion to the global merchandise program with a range of partners that boasts toys, collectibles, apparel, and home goods.

In February 2022, heritage sportswear brand Ellesse launched a Cobra Kai collection featuring co-branded apparel that celebrates elements of the hit series. New Australian partners, Empire Apparel and Designworks, will each launch a range of apparel and accessories in Australia and New Zealand in Q4 2022.

The “Outlander” television series, executive produced by Ronald D. Moore, Maril Davis, Matthew B. Roberts, Toni Graphia, Andy Harries and Jim Kohlberg, is inspired by Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series that has sold an estimated 30 million copies worldwide, with all the books having graced the New York Times best-sellers list. The Outlander television series has become a worldwide success with audiences, spanning the genres of history, science fiction, romance and adventure in one amazing tale. Season 6 premieres on Foxtel on March 7, 2022 and streaming service Binge. New episodes will drop weekly. Season 7 has already been greenlit.

There are a wide array of licensed partners worldwide in over 190 territories featuring a range of lifestyle/authentic products, which includes kilts, fashion collections, fashion accessories, jewellery in a range of mass, specialty, high-end fashion retailers and more. Licensing opportunities are now available for Australia and New Zealand.

Welcome to Schitt’s Creek!

In June 2021, Merchantwise’s licensed e-commerce partner for Schitt’s Creek, Merch Mother – an iconic pop culture merchandise retailer - launched their collection of Schitt’s Creek merchandise to much delight from fans of the hit TV series. Favourite items include iconic products seen in the show including the Rosebud Motel keytag, pins and tote bags, along with a range of t-shirts.

And in December 2021, Australian retail partner Cotton On launched their first Schitt’s Creek collection based on the hit TV series. The range consisted of oversized t-shirts made with recycled fibres, greeting cards, homewares and accessories.